By James Sablan
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Variety News Staff
SUPER Bowl LX is set for Feb. 9, Monday morning local time, with the Seattle Seahawks (14-3) facing the New England Patriots (14-3). We asked seven NFL fans which team they are rooting for — and why. Here’s what they had to say:
• Edward Dela Cruz Jr.
“Seahawks will dominate the Pats. (1) They knocked out my Broncos, and (2) they are not beating the No. 1 scoring defense in the league. I know they knocked out the Texans, but it’s not happening with Seattle. I want payback. Go Seattle!”
• Rep. Thomas John DLC Manglona
“I don’t like either team. Go Raiders!”
• John Blanco
“I pick the Seattle Seahawks to win Super Bowl LX. The last Super Bowl against the Patriots ended with a loss. They are out to prove something and redeem themselves from that epic defeat. The defense they have will put them in position to do so.”
• Marlo Rabauliman
“Defense always tells the truth. Defense brings home the Lombardi. Super Bowl LX belongs to the Seattle Seahawks!”
• Peter Borja
“Rooting for the Patriots. I’ve always been one to choose the underdogs. Also, I’ve got a lot of money riding on their victory. Go Pats!”
• Daryn Roufs
“In general, I think it will be a tough defensive game, and I believe the Seahawks will have the more dominant defense, which will lead to them winning Super Bowl LX, 23–21, on a late field goal. Defense wins championships, and they have a tough, hard-nosed unit that will slow the Patriots down. Plus, as a lifelong Vikings fan, it would be cool to see Sam Darnold — our quarterback last year — win it and continue the ‘maybe next year’ streak for us Vikings fans. What a comeback story that would be. Go Hawks!”
• Jeffrey Javier
“This Super Bowl—and I might get disowned for this—I’m rooting for the Patriots. I was an avid Tom Brady fan, and I see how they still carry the plays and mentality he left behind.”
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